Saturday, March 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at the former Dixie Cup Factory in Wilson Borough and firefighters are still fighting the blaze. WFMZ
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saint Patrick's Day celebrations include an Irish improv show—Irish You Were Here—at Bethlehem SteelStacks on Friday at 8 p.m. and a Parade of Shamrocks will take over local streets this weekend to mark the festive occasion. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Robert Freeman proposed H.B. 827 so high school juniors and seniors could earn academic credit by tutoring younger students— the bill was referred to the House Education Committee led by Rep. Peter Schweyer amid efforts to ease the teacher shortage. WLVR
- ➤ Northampton Community College proposed a 2.92% budget increase to meet rising student demand for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. CFO Jason Laubach presented the plan to the Easton Area School District's Board of Education, with the new budget reaching $81,004,017 — nearly 3% higher than last year's. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh has started a new series on Mountaintop Campus where students and faculty join for movie nights, yoga and crafts as part of the Transform Mountaintop Campus initiative — designed to expand events and build community connections. Program manager Ruth Traldi said the series will include more varied events for fall 2025. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Turnpike announced I-476 will close overnight on Sunday, March 16 from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. for a bridge replacement project—drivers must follow detours with police assistance between Lehigh Valley and Quakertown. WFMZ
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LKV March Open House
Explore a 5,000 sq ft model railroad display depicting the historic routes of local railroads from the late 50s to early 70s at the Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum.
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The Electric Farm: Soft Pop, Folk, and Space Rock Live
The Electric Farm offers a unique blend of soft pop, folk, and space rock in a cozy live music venue for an immersive musical experience.
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Bethlehem Catholic Golden Gala Honoring Dick and Anna Marie Culver
The Golden Gala offers an evening of excitement and charitable giving in honor of local community members Dick and Anna Marie Culver.
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Yacht Rock Revue Concert
Enjoy an evening of smooth tunes at the Yacht Rock Revue concert featuring popular retro hits at The Wind Creek Event Center.
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Pascuala Ilabaca and Fauna: An Evening of Chilean Music
Experience the captivating sounds of Pascuala Ilabaca, an accordion-wielding Chilean singer-songwriter who is a rising star in the Latin American music scene.
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Out of Towners Featuring Kirk Griffiths and Friends
7:30 p.m. — SteelStacks — $13 | $12 ages 25 and under & senior | $11.50 ArtsQuest Member — Enjoy a night of live entertainment with Kirk Griffiths and friends.
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On-Site Tour at Traditions of Hanover
Explore a senior living community that offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with meals, housekeeping, and various supportive services.
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Peter Frampton's Let's Do It Again Tour
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate rock legend Peter Frampton's 60 years of touring with his iconic performances.
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Burt Bacharach Songbook Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Cost Info N/A — Relish in the iconic melodies of Burt Bacharach performed live.
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Glam in the Vinyl Garden
12-6 p.m. — The Ice House — $3 admission, Kids free — Celebrate community with live music, vinyl vendors, and a vibrant pop culture bazaar.
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